City of Weston Newsletter J U N E 2 0 1 8

City Council

Jennifer Spurgeon, Mayor Liaison: City Hall

Tim Crampton, Councilor Council President Liaison: WCDC, Historic Landmarks

Suellen Harral, Councilor Liaison: Planning Commission

Rick Stephens, Councilor Liaison: Umatilla County Sheriff’s Dept. Duane Thul, Councilor Public Works, Library

City Phone Numbers

• City Hall: 541 566-3313 • Hours 7:00am-5:30pm M=Thurs • Closed 11:00am-1:30pm Lunch

Sheila Jasperson, Assistant

City Recorder jaspersons@qwestoffice.net Library: 541-566-2378 Police/Dispatch: 541 966-3651 Public Works: 541-566-3976

We’re online at: www.CityofWestonOregon.com

“This institution is an equal opportunity

City Hall: 541 566-3313 7:00am-5:30pm Monday—Thursday

Closed 11:00am-1:30pm

THE CITY OF WESTON HAS A

PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE

COME BY CITY HALL

114 E MAIN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.

You can trace Umatilla

County history back to 1862 when prospectors

followed the area gold

rushes. Umatilla City be-came a bustling port city

which brought livestock to

graze on the lush grass-lands of the county. Lewis

and Clark traveled through the area. Oregon

Trail pioneers traveling

over the Blue Mountains passed through the area; many settling down here. It wasn’t

until the arrival of the railroad in 1881 that the area started to

be developed into dry land wheat farming.

The Umatilla County Pioneers Association Annual Reun-

ion harks back to the early days when men, women and fami-

lies arrived fresh off the Oregon Trail.

The Pioneer Days Schedule is located on the back page.

Meetings held at the Memorial Hall unless otherwise noted.

Library Board June 5 at 5:30pm (Library)

Lions Club June 7 at 7:00pm

Cemetery Budget June 12 at 6:30pm

Cemetery June 12 at 6:45pm

City of Weston Budget June 12 at 6:00pm

City Council June 12 immediately following budget

Lions Club June 21 at 7:00pm

WCDC June 26 at 7:00pm

Historic Landmark June 26 at 7:00pm

Monthly Meetings

Dog Licenses – The City requires that dog owners obtain a license for pets over 6

months in age. As a public health measure, the license may be used until the dog’s vaccinations expire at which point the owner must renew the license and present proof

that the dog’s vaccines have been updated. For more information please drop by City Hall for a license application/renewal. Return forms to the City Hall. The City requires

that businesses obtain a license to operate in Weston city limits, including businesses

operating out of a temporary lo-cation during special events. You can pick up an appli-

cation at City Hall, or on the city’s website, www.cityofwestonoregon.com.

Hodaka Days in Athena

It's the annual gathering of Hodaka Club Members as well as other

fans of Hodakas and vintage motorcycles!! The city of Athena

opens up its park for several Hodaka Days events, and most years,

for inexpensive swimming. The Athena City Park swimming pool

and showers are usually open for Hodaka Days, which is always

held the last weekend in June

To start things off, there's a vintage bike Poker Run "TT ride" on

Thursday several miles out on paved back roads. During the

Badrock ride on Friday, back in town at the Athena City Park

there's the Hodaka parts Swap Meet with Vendor booths, raffle

sales, registration and silent auctions. The Swap Meet starts on Fri-

day as usual (Bring your Hodaka rollers and parts!!) and there's

free tent camping in Athena City Park with an all-night security

patrol. Just set up your tables and Easy-Ups in your chosen spot in the Athena City Park. There's no fee

to sell your Hodaka bikes and parts and any vintage stuff you might have!!

Register for Hodaka Days, get an event schedule and if you join the club you'll get some great SWAG

from our sponsors like stickers, key chains, pens, free magazines and other stuff!

http://www.hodakaclub.org/

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May 2018

The regular monthly meeting was held at the District office located at 431 #. Main Street in Athena, Ore-

gon. Directors attending were Chris Williams, Elizabeth McIntyre, Carol Kirk, Chrys Wernlund and Jere-my Lasater. Staff present were Administrator Jeff Rost and Donna Grimes with Paramedic Frank Iovino

and Rachelle Roggiero, RN.

The minutes from the April 19, 2018 regular meeting and the notes from the May 3, 2018 Special Meeting

were approved as corrected. The April 2018 Treasurer’s Report and May 2018 bills to be paid were ap-

proved.

The Board had received a bid form Gordon’s Electric to repair and upgrade our building sign in the

amount of $1232.00. They also received a bid to change the sign panels and lettering on the entrance doors from Creative signs in the amount of $1025.00 for a total of $2257.00.

The Board voted to accept the bids and proceed with the sign work as soon as the City was contacted about the tree removal in front of the sign. The City was planning to remove the tree this fall after the

leaved were gone. If we needed the tree removed sooner, they could do it anytime.

Chairman Jeremy Lasater requested that the Board review the District’s policy regarding prohibiting Dis-

trict employees from serving on the Board of Directors. The Board agreed to table the matter for further

discussion and consideration. Currently, the District’s policy is derived from ORS 440.330 (6).

The first draft of the budget was presented to the Board and they voted to keep the 3 Paramedic/RN posi-

tions and add an Administrator/Paramedic position. The Budget Hearing is set for June 21, 2018 starting

at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office and the public is encouraged to attend.

The District has responded to 101 calls for service as of May 30, 2018.

Umatilla County Pioneers Seeking Photographs

Do you have photographs of past Pioneer Queens or Grand Mar-shals? Photographs of past pa-rades? Someone is looking for photos of the 1973 parade with

the float for Pioneer Queen Ruby Collins. Wasco County Pioneer Association would like to have photo-graphs for the website to add to the history of the or-ganization. We’re also looking for biographies for many of the past Queens and Grand Marshals. Check the website to see what we have so far: www.UmatillaCountyPioneers Association.com

If you scan photos, please scan them at least at 300 dpi and email them to Trish Neal at TrishaNeal@hotmail.com Don’t have a scanner? Please let Trish know and arrangements can be made so that the photos never have to leave Weston.

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Local Links Weston-McEwen High School: http://wmhs.athwest.k12.or.us

Athena-Weston School District: http://www.athwest.k12.or.us

Weston Middle School: http://wms.athwest.k12.or.us/ Athena Elementary School: http://aes.athwest.k12.or.us/ Weston Community Development: www.WestonCommunityDevelopment.com

Weston Historic Landmarks Commission: www.WestonHistoricLandmarks.com

Weston Parks and Recreation Commission: www.WestonParksandRec.com

Weston Public Library: www.WestonPublicLibrary.com

Weston Chamber of Commerce: www.WestonChamberofCommerce.com

Historic Weston Oregon: www.HistoricWestonOregon.com/

The Food Pantry is located at the

Franklin Street door of City Hall. The Weston Food Pantry will distribute food each month on the

Saturday after the 3rd Friday between 10:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Citizens from Weston, Athena, Ad-ams, and the sur-rounding area are welcome. Please bring your own bags

or box. Don’t be late. We must close on time. Contact person: Greg Phillips 503-880-6360 (Supported by CAPECO)

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The Weston Food Pantry is open each month on the Saturday after the 3rd Friday. They have wonderful food supplies for folks in need. BUT, paper products are not part of what they provide. So, the Weston-McEwen Lions Club gathers paper towels and toilet paper to be part of the offerings. You can help!! There are boxes for your pa-per donations in the US Bank in Athena and in the Weston City Hall. We appreciate your help.

Attention Weston Senior Citizens!

The Senior Menu for Weston

and Milton-Freewater is

posted on Community of

Weston’s Facebook page, the

city’s newsletter, and at

www.WestonOregon.com

under the “Senior Citizen”

tab.

Be sure to “Like” the Community of Weston

Facebook page. Keep up to date on what’s hap-pening, important notices, etc. This Facebook page is intended to supplement the City of Wes-ton’s website and the communi-

ty website, WestonOregon.com You may post items to this page, too!

Be sure to invite your friends and family to “Like” the page, too.

https://www.facebook.com/CommunityofWestonOregon

114 East Main PO Box 579 Weston, OR 97886

Tel* (541) 566-3313) *Fax (541 566-2792)

jaspersons@qwestoffice.net Mayor Jennifer Spurgeon; Councilors: Duane Thul, Tim Crampton, & Rick Stephens “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

POSITION VACANCY

City Recorder-Full Time

The City of Weston is seeking a full time City Recorder. Duties include planning, organizing & performing all fiscal elements related to the city such as financial accounting systems, utility billing, payroll, personnel and maintenance of official city records. Acts as City Elections & Budget Officer. Supports the Mayor & council, as well as supervision to other city staff. Requires to ability to work with the public. Hours: Full time

Salary: Depending on experience/qualifications Applications for employment & complete job description(s) available at Weston City Hall (114 E Main Street, Weston, OR 97886) Mon-Thurs 7am-11am & 1:30pm-5:30pm. Posted: May 22, 2018 Sheila Jasperson, Assistant City Recorder City Hall/Post Office/Library UB/Valley Herald/

www.cityofwestonoregon.com

114 East Main PO Box 579 Weston, OR 97886

Tel* (541) 566-3313) *Fax (541 566-2792)

jaspersons@qwestoffice.net Mayor Jennifer Spurgeon; Councilors: Duane Thul, Tim Crampton, & Rick Stephens “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

POSITION VACANCY

Assistant City Recorder/Court Clerk- Part Time

The City of Weston is seeking a part time Assistant City Recorder/Court Clerk. Duties include general office support/customer service, data entry/preparation of utility billing, facilitation of municipal court ses-sions, composing letters, reports and agendas as required. Requires the ability to work with the public, city staff, council and other organizations on a daily basis. Hours: To be determined. Part-Time

Salary: Depending on experience/qualifications Applications for employment & complete job description(s) available at Weston City Hall (114 E Main Street, Weston, OR 97886) Mon-Thurs 7am-11am & 1:30pm-5:30pm. Posted: May 22, 2018 Sheila Jasperson, Assistant City Recorder City Hall/Post Office/Library UB/Valley Herald/

www.cityofwestonoregon.com

2018 Pioneer Picnic Schedule

Friday June 1 6:30 pm Queen Coronation and Grand Marshal Introduction at Weston Memorial Hall

Saturday June 2 6 am Fireman’s Breakfast in the park 9:45 Kiddies Parade- (line up at Suzie’s Handie Mart) 10 am Main Parade 11 am or immediately following the parade BBQ Lunch in the park. 11 am Car Show registration on Main Street. 11 am Nature Saint Boys in the Pavilion Stage 11 am Knockerball games open 11:30 Car show Raffle starts ( raffle items will be drawn every 20 minutes) Noon- all carnival games open Noon- Queen and Grand Marshal introduction on the Pavilion stage. 1:30 Barbara Nelson on the pavilion Stage 3 pm Bingo in the Picnic area of the park 3 pm Leather and Lac eon the Pavilion Stage Vendors will be available all day in the park and on Franklin Street.

GRAND FINALE 9 pm Live music with Matt Borden at the Longbranch Saloon.

126th Annual

UMATILLA COUNTY PIONEER DAYS PICNIC

HISTORIC WESTON, OREGON